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The 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will take place February 11 and 12.

By compiled from wire photos

on February 7, 2013 7:22 PM

Photo: Frank Franklin II, Associated Press

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2012 Westminster Kennel Club dog show best in show winner, Malachy, a Pekingese, is shown during a press conference to announce the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in New York. less

2012 Westminster Kennel Club dog show best in show winner, Malachy, a Pekingese, is shown during a press conference to announce the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in New ... more

Photo: Frank Franklin II, Associated Press

2012 Westminster Kennel Club dog show best in show winner, Malachy,... Photo-4156025.56444 - Houston Chronicle

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Xcetera and Meg (R), Treeing Walker Coonhounds, watch a Russell Terrier at a press conference kicking off the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 7, 2013 in New York City. This year's event will feature these two new breeds and will take place February 11 and 12. less

Xcetera and Meg (R), Treeing Walker Coonhounds, watch a Russell Terrier at a press conference kicking off the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 7, 2013 in New York City. This year's ... more

Aristocrat, a St. Bernard, is shown during a press conference to announce the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in New York.

Aristocrat, a St. Bernard, is shown during a press conference to announce the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in New York.

Photo: Frank Franklin II, Associated Press

Aristocrat, a St. Bernard, is shown during a press conference to... Photo-4156028.56444 - Houston Chronicle

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Mia, a Chihuahua , stands at a press conference kicking off the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 7, 2013 in New York City. This year's event will feature two new breeds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds and Russell Terriers and will take place February 11 and 12. less

Mia, a Chihuahua , stands at a press conference kicking off the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 7, 2013 in New York City. This year's event will feature two new breeds, Treeing Walker ... more

Steed, a berzoi, looks to his handler during a press conference to announce the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in New York.

Steed, a berzoi, looks to his handler during a press conference to announce the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in New York.

Photo: Frank Franklin II, Associated Press

Steed, a berzoi, looks to his handler during a press conference to... Photo-4156034.56444 - Houston Chronicle

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Turbo, a Russell terrier, is shown during a press conference to announce the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in New York. The show features dogs from 187 different breeds and varieties with a pair of newcomers, the treeing Walker coonhound and the Russell terrier. less

Turbo, a Russell terrier, is shown during a press conference to announce the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in New York. The show features dogs from 187 different breeds ... more

Oscar, a Greater Swiss Mountain dog, is shown during a press conference to announce the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in New York. The show features dogs from 187 different breeds and varieties with a pair of newcomers, the treeing Walker coonhound and the Russell terrier. less

Oscar, a Greater Swiss Mountain dog, is shown during a press conference to announce the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in New York. The show features dogs from 187 ... more

Schino, an Afghan Hound, drinks a glass of water at a press conference kicking off the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 7, 2013 in New York City. This year's event will feature two new breeds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds and Russell Terriers and will take place February 11 and 12. less

Schino, an Afghan Hound, drinks a glass of water at a press conference kicking off the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 7, 2013 in New York City. This year's event will feature two new ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

Schino, an Afghan Hound, drinks a glass of water at a press... Photo-4156037.56444 - Houston Chronicle